GeekWire Calendar Picks: Politics and big tech, history of filmmaking, and a blockchain conference

The massive power of technology companies has been a hot topic among politicians. The most recent example was Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s proposed changes to how big tech companies like Amazon and Facebook do business.

A panel of experts from the political, legal and technology sectors will be discussing how realistic some of these proposals are and if they’re likely to face legal challenges during News and Brews: Regulating Big Tech on March 21.

If you’re looking to get away from politics, you can head over to the Living Computers Museum for an overview of how filmmaking has evolved over the last 50 years. The panel, featuring speakers from multiple corners of the film industry, will focus on a number of topics including production equipment and computer graphics imaging. Living with Tech: Moviemaking also takes place on March 21.

Here are more highlights from the GeekWire Calendar:

Living with Angels: A talk about best practices with angel investors at the Northwest Innovation Lab in Everett; 12 to 1:30 p.m., Friday, March 22.

Populuxe Brewing 6th Anniversary Retro Game Show Night: A competition featuring retro game shows at Populuxe Brewing in Seattle; 12 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 23.

Fireside Chat with Bill Bryant: A talk about venture capital and angel investing at KL Gates in Seattle; 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26.

Startup Grind: Virtual Reality: A presentation about how virtual reality is being used in multiple industries at Create 33 in Seattle; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26.

Women in STEM: Breaking Down Barriers: A talk about how more growth is still needed to engage women in the STEM fields at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle; 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 26.

Can We Talk? Leadership Through the Ages: A presentation about what leadership means and how it has changed at the World Trade Center in Seattle; 7 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27.

TF Blockchain Conference: A conference for innovators in the blockchain space at the Columbia Tower Club in Seattle; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 28.

For more upcoming events, check out the GeekWire Calendar, where you can find meetups, conferences, startup events, and geeky gatherings in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Organizing an event? Submit details here.